Going on vacations can be fun and exciting, however sometimes accidents or illness do occur. Knowing how to get the most out of your insurance when you are away from home can save you thousands of dollars. Below are some tips to get the most our of your health insurance when you travel.

1. Check the hospitals and urgent care centers of the places that you are going. When you are away from home you many tend to panic because you are in a unfamiliar place, so knowing where you can go ahead of time can save you the panic and money.

2. Call your agent. If it’s not an emergency situation then call your agent, and they can look where you need to go. Hometown Benefits Group will always be there to help. If your agent is on another line, then call the main office at 471-831-1566.

3. Call the number on the back of your insurance card. Your insurance company will direct you where to go so you can stay in network.

4. Don’t panic. The most important thing is getting help at a medical facility. Remember we are here to help no matter where your ventures may take you.